The road tax status for R538 GRL is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for R538 GRL?

The MOT for R538 GRL is valid and due for renewal on or before 28 June 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of R538 GRL?

The recorded mileage for R538 GRL is 267,917 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R538 GRL ULEZ compliant?

No, R538 GRL does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

1997 Mazda Friendee 2.5L Diesel · R538 GRL

R538 GRL

1997 Mazda Friendee (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 267,917 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027.

Make & Model: MAZDA FRIENDEE
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 28 Jun 2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 267,917 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

1997

Engine

2490cc

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R538 GRL Key Findings

31 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 24/06/2026
267,917 miles recorded at latest MOT
10 historical MOT failures
2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)

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R538 GRL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 1 Nov 2026, 08:45

MOT Analysis

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31 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mazda Friendee (R538 GRL) between August 2006 and June 2026.

The record contains 21 passes and 10 failures.

The most recent test on 24 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 25 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.

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R538 GRL Mileage History

18/08/200672,019 km
07/08/200776,807 mi
12/08/200893,609 km
06/07/2009109,228 km+15,619 km
30/06/2010129,209 mi
06/07/2011139,980 mi+10,771 mi
06/07/2011139,980 mi
06/07/2012151,566 mi+11,586 mi
06/07/2012151,566 mi
19/06/2013163,696 mi+12,130 mi
20/06/2014182,660 mi+18,964 mi
26/06/2014182,957 mi+297 mi
03/07/2015199,043 mi+16,086 mi
20/06/2016214,382 mi+15,339 mi
24/06/2016214,513 mi+131 mi
08/06/2017228,375 mi+13,862 mi
18/05/2018238,411 mi+10,036 mi
18/05/2018238,411 mi
15/05/2019243,788 mi+5,377 mi
15/05/2019243,788 mi
30/06/2020251,323 mi+7,535 mi
30/06/2020251,323 mi
22/06/2021258,406 mi+7,083 mi
29/06/2021258,407 mi+1 mi
07/06/2022261,009 mi+2,602 mi
12/06/2023263,525 mi+2,516 mi
14/06/2023263,531 mi+6 mi
14/06/2024265,376 mi+1,845 mi
03/06/2025266,051 mi+675 mi
13/06/2025266,051 mi
24/06/2026267,917 mi+1,866 mi

Average of roughly 9,869 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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